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eNews – Week 9, Term 2 2020

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From Our Principal

COVID-19 has disrupted education on an unprecedented scale. Last month, UNESCO estimated that school closures across 186 countries denied 1.3 billion students access to their classrooms. It has been an extraordinary social experiment juliashea_web-200x300-200x300to watch countries rapidly replace physical attendance at school with a virtual alternative. Whilst the effort to provide continuity in education across the world has been laudable, in the absence of any test runs, the success has been mixed. Thank you to those parents who took the time to complete our survey and provide overwhelmingly positive feedback on our short period of remote learning. In many countries, students have been learning online for months. It’s a reminder of just how lucky we were to deliver our curriculum virtually for a mere seven days.

In line with current government advice and assuming no change to that advice, many of the restrictions that we’ve had in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff will be eased from next term:

• We look forward to welcoming back the many volunteers who assist us with school programs. It is imperative that all volunteers sign in and out at Front Office when entering and leaving the School.
• Assemblies and Chapel Services have been streamed to classrooms throughout the term to avoid students gathering in large groups. Girls will attend Assemblies and Chapel in person from the start of next term.
• All intrastate excursions and camps planned for the remainder of the year will run as scheduled. Alternative arrangements have been made to replace those camps that were cancelled this semester. Individual year groups will receive details shortly.
• Inter-school sport matches will recommence next term. Neil Fuller will communicate draws when finalised along with IGSSA guidelines for spectators. We’re delighted that our Sports Day on Friday 4 September will go ahead as normal.
• House Dinners for girls in Years 7 – 12 will proceed as planned.
• As groups of up to 300 people are now allowed to gather if space permits, the Long Lunch on Sunday 20 September will be held with tables arranged to comply with any social distancing requirements that remain in place. Tickets will go on sale at the start of next term. And remember, there are only 200 available, so don’t miss out!

A number of requirements still remain in place:

• Students should remain at home if they are unwell.
• Physical greetings will continue to be discouraged.
• Parents must continue to physically distance, particularly at drop-off and pick-up. For this reason, we request that parents do not walk their daughters to or from their classrooms but continue to drop them off and meet them on the path next to the car park or at the Hallett Road entrance. Our Prefects are doing a wonderful job of greeting our youngest girls each morning and the strengthening of the bond between our Senior and Junior School girls has been one of the silver linings. Front Office and the Uniform Shop remain accessible. If you have organised to meet with a staff member, please sign in at Front Office and the staff member will come over and meet you.
• We will be allowing a period of time at the start of term during which parents of our new Mid-Year Reception girls can walk them to class.
• We look forward to welcoming audiences back to the Arts Centre. The Senior Drama Production Charm will be performed in Week 3 next term and the girls can’t wait to see a full house (compliant with social distancing guidelines of course!).

There are still many unknowns. It appears that international travel remains some time away. We will not begin organising any overseas trips until we have a definitive answer on when the borders will reopen. Please be mindful during the term break that re-entering South Australia from some states will trigger a mandatory 14 day isolation period if you return prior to 20 July. Plan those holiday dates carefully!
At this stage, we are assuming that our big end of year events – Celebration Day and Valedictory Dinner, the Year 6 and Year 9 Graduations, Carols in the Cathedral and Presentation Night (with a Choral Night twist) – will proceed as planned. Audience capacity will be subject to any remaining social distancing guidelines, but one hopes by that time, the restrictions will have ceased.

Thank you all for your ongoing support. Our girls and staff have been magnificent throughout this unprecedented period, but that should be no surprise – you would expect nothing less of Saints Girls.

Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to welcoming the girls back on Tuesday 21 July.

Julia Shea
Principal

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Empowering Guest Speaker at Year 12 Retreat

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Our Class of 2020 camped out at School last night as part of their reimagined Year 12 Retreat.

One of the highlights was a presentation and Q&A session with AFLW Crows Co-Captain and dual-premiership player Chelsea Randall.

Have a listen to some of her inspirational messages for our girls around leadership, resilience and positive mindset:

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Winter Interhouse Results

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With the many changes we have faced this year, Winter Interhouse was spread out over a number of days, but this did not diminish the atmosphere generated by students and staff. Girls in Years 7 – 12 competed in a range of sports, while the Year 5 and 6 students also enjoyed some match time as they took park in the Junior School House Netball Carnival.

RESULTS

Aussie Rules
1st Kilburn, 2nd Selwyn, 3rd Kennion, 4th Patteson
Introduced in 2018, Kilburn dislodged Patteson as the only previous winner on the shield.

Badminton
1st Patteson, 2nd, Kilburn, 3rd Selwyn, 4th Kennion
Patteson’s victory was its first Badminton shield win since 2011.

Hockey
1st Patteson, 2nd Kilburn and Kennion (tied), 4th Selwyn
Patteson reclaimed the shield they won in 2018.

Netball
1st Kennion, 2nd Selwyn, 3rd Kilburn, 4th Patteson
In the closest competition, the winners were decided on the best margin of points with Kennion winning the shield they last claimed in 2016.

Soccer
1st Patteson, 2nd Kilburn, 3rd Kennion, 4th Selwyn
Patteson were victorious for the third time in four years.

Year 5/6 Netball
1st Kilburn, 2nd Selwyn, 3rd Kennion, 4th Patteson
Kilburn reclaimed the trophy won the last two years by Selwyn.

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Piano Recital Hits Key Notes

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Why do we play music? Because we love it! And when we play music, we must be sure to tell a story. Just some of the wise words that were passed on to our young musicians at our Piano Recital on Tuesday evening by our guest performer, world-renowned pianist, composer and conductor Kym Purling. A consummate performer based in New York and Paris, Kym not only entertained us with his spectacular playing but passed on some wonderful advice about music as well as handing down some positive and constructive feedback on our piano players’ performances.

Check out the School’s Facebook page for a quick snapshot. We look forward to sharing the full Piano Recital with the School community in the coming weeks.

Sally Rounsevell
Director of Music

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Hats Off to Our Newest Saints Girls

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This week, we celebrated one of the biggest days on the ELC calendar: the Hat Ceremony!

Our newest Saints Girls were thrilled to receive their ‘big school’ hat and bag from Head of Junior School Suzanne Haddy and the Year 12 Prefects before starting Mid-Year Reception next term.

The Hat Ceremony has become a treasured tradition at St Peter’s Girls as our community places great emphasis on the transition from ELC to school.

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Young Dancers Step Out in Style

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This week, the Reception and Year 1 students took to the stage to showcase their impressive dance moves and skills. RMK expressed their emotions playfully through colours, RAL dazzled as sparkly starfish with fantastic footwork, 1ML were cheeky dance monkeys with a great sense of rhythm, and 1LS showed off their super cool moves in ‘Greased Lightnin’.

Over the past semester, the girls have thoroughly enjoyed their weekly dance lessons with Kirsty Battersby. During these sessions, the girls have explored skills in drama and dance which have helped to increase their flexibility, coordination, spatial awareness and to develop their motor skills. An enormous thank you to Kirsty for her creativity and patience.
 

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Year 6 Students Create Political Agenda

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Through our Unit of Inquiry ‘How we organise ourselves’, the Year 6 students have been investigating our federal systems of government.

They were fortunate to have Christopher Pyne visit this week to answer questions about his time as a Member of Parliament. His wealth of experience and candour gave the girls many insights into the life of a federal politician and the intricacies of the House of Representatives.

Year 6 Teachers

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Year 4 Learners Host Burnside Mayor

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On Tuesday, the three Year 4 classes had a very special visitor. Anne Monceaux (nee Harrington, Kennion 1966), Mayor of Burnside, an Old Scholar and former staff member of Saints Girls, gave a presentation on her role as Mayor and the workings of Local Government. Anne spoke at length about the challenges of having enough money to cater for all the projects and obligations the council has to look after.

Now in her second term of office as Mayor, Anne works with many individuals and community groups to manage resources and plan for the future.

Anne also gave a historical perspective about the origins of Burnside Council and of her own journey, firstly as a student of St Peter’s Girls’ School and later as a Year 4 teacher, which the girls found particularly interesting.

Shane Davidson
Year 4 Teacher

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Out of the Blue – Music Staff Interview

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At Saints Girls, we’re so lucky to have such a talented and dedicated Music Department. In the lead-up to releasing the Out of the Blue Arts Journal, I recently interviewed Sally Rounsevell, Sari Noble and Robyn Habel on their relationship with music. I’ve been lucky to work with these three teachers both in Music lessons and co-curricular ensembles, and their passion for music has always shone through in their teaching. I hope that what they have to say will strike a chord with some of the School community in the same way that it has inspired me.

What first sparked your love for music? What is your musical background?

Mrs Noble
My love for music was first sparked by my piano teacher. She was quite unique in her time, in that she could play jazz piano, read chords, improvise and play by ear, but at the same time could just as easily rip out a piano concerto! I wanted to be like that! At uni, I completed a Bachelor of Education double Music Major specialising in Performance and Music Education. Although I was predominantly a classical pianist at that stage, I was approached to play for the ‘Adelaide Connection’ jazz choir which is where I got my grounding in jazz. This provided me the opportunity to play with many Australian jazz legends including James Morrison, Don Burrows, George Golla, Tommy Emmanuel and Bob Barnard.

Ms Habel
My love for music was sparked by my family home environment. My mother won piano competitions in her youth playing Rachmaninov, and my dad was/is a song writer for church events. There was always music in our house as I was growing up in the US; people playing instruments or vinyl records spinning on the record player. And creativity was very much encouraged in everything we did. At age 11, I wrote my first song with my guitar, and at age 15, I picked up my first bass guitar during a live jam at a party. That was it for me, it was then I knew I wanted to be a musician who played original music. I spent many years from then until now playing in rock bands and jazz bands, performing live and releasing original music. I also studied jazz at (what is now) the Elder Conservatorium, majoring in Double Bass.

Miss Rounsevell
I remember watching a solo flute performance when I was in primary school and I went home to my mum and said I wanted to learn the flute. That was around Year 6 and I studied the flute all the way through school and then at university. I still play semi-professionally as part of the Australian Army Band Adelaide. I was heavily involved in music at school, participating in all the school musicals, playing in all the bands and singing in all choirs I could. I was also a member of the Air Force Cadet Band as a teenager and that is how I moved into the Army Reserves after school.

What does music as an art form mean to you?

Ms Habel
Music is a form of expression and communication. It is one thing to express yourself with your music, but it is another to communicate something to others. When you can do both at the same time, when these two elements come together, that is where the real joy of music lies for me.

Miss Rounsevell
For me, music is all about connecting with others. My background is very much based in bands and choirs. I love working with other like-minded people to produce music for others to enjoy. It is very rewarding.

Mrs Noble
To me, music is an art form that allows people to feel as well as to express. It’s that universal language which is understood by all; something that brings people together and informs our own culture.

What do you like most about passing on your skills and knowledge of music to your students?

Miss Rounsevell
What I like most is that I hope they find being a musician as rewarding and as enjoyable as I do. Music is so good for the soul and for a person’s wellbeing. It is impossible to feel bad when you play music. Music can also give you so many opportunities. I have been overseas and played in half a dozen countries on music tours and camps and have met some of the most amazing and talented people through music.

Why do you think music and The Arts are important within a school environment?

Mrs Noble
Music and The Arts are so important in schools. Music, in particular, embodies so many skills which we use in everyday life. It encourages students to take risks in performance and creativity, to learn about teamwork in ensembles. It is a wonderful medium for self-expression and helps students develop a sense of self. In terms of practice, it teaches students that the more they put in, the more they get out, helping them to hone their organisational and self-management skills. We also know from current brain research the importance that music has on Literacy and Numeracy skills, particularly in the formative years.

When you listen to a piece of music for the first time, what is usually the first thing that you pay attention to?

Miss Rounsevell
I usually pay attention to the melody and the instrumentation. I never listen to lyrics! New music needs to be inventive and interesting if it is to grab my attention.

Ms Habel
I guess it is how it makes me feel. What emotion does it create in me. Then, if it has lyrics, I will listen to them. Then, I hone in on the hooks, that is, the catchy bits. Whether its Beethoven or Billie Eilish, there are catchy bits!

Mrs Noble
I have a bit of a love affair with complex harmonies, so this is usually the first thing I hear, then I listen for a catchy melody. The last thing I actually listen to is the lyrics.

Do you think that music and songwriting can tell a story?

Ms Habel
Yes they can. Music is a form of communication when done well. A song or piece of music can transport you and completely change your mood and thoughts in three minutes. It can communicate a story, an idea, a theme or a meaningful message. Throughout history, music has impacted our society, our culture, our world. Music has the power to change things!

Thanks again to Miss Rounsevell, Mrs Noble and Ms Habel for their time. Hopefully it will inspire our students’ inner musicians in time to submit their entries to outoftheblue@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au before Week 5 of Term 3!

Victoria Thorp
Year 11 student

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Flexible Contest for Aerobics Girls

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The term ended with Aerobics participants competing in our first-ever School competition. This provided the girls with something to aim towards given the normal calendar had been interrupted. With girls teaming up in groups of two or three, they had flexibility in creating their own routine which was judged by their three coaches and myself as a guest.

While all teams should be commended and with the scores proving extremely close, it was the trio of Amelie Zacharia Henley, Zara Blight and Annie Warrick who claimed 1st place. Well done to all girls and we look forward to next term.

Neil Fuller
Director of Sport

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Year 8 Foodies Enjoy Sweet Life

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This week in Food Technology, our class had an amazing opportunity to make apple and currant muffins. It was a very enjoyable experience and the muffins turned out delicious. We wouldn’t have been able to have this experience without the wonderful Mrs Manson, who has been coming up with some great cooking ideas this semester. We look forward coming back next term and creating more amazing food.

Jasmine Segredos, Airlie McCabe, Daisy Braithwaite and Poppy Oswald
Year 8 students

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Strings On the Record

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On Monday afternoon in the Arts Centre, the St Peter’s Girls’ Senior Strings, Intermediate Strings and Developmental Strings had a wonderful experience recording some pieces they have been learning this year.

The first ensemble to record their pieces was the Intermediate Strings. This group is comprised of 14 girls across Years 3 to 9 who rehearse Tuesday mornings at 7.30am during term time.

Intermediate Strings recorded ‘Humoresque’ by Antonin Dvorak. The solo part of this piece is performed by Emily Kim (Year 4), who is the leader of Intermediate Strings. The second piece recorded was ‘Little Blue Train’ by Stefan Karlpiniek.

The next group to record was Developmental Strings. This ensemble features 20 girls across Years 3 to 7. They practise at lunchtime on Wednesdays. The pieces recorded were ‘Yellow SunDragon’ by Adelaide composer and cellist Hilary Kleinig. The girls really loved the actions and different sounds incorporated in this piece. They also recorded ‘Fiddles Out West’ by Mark West.

The Senior String ensemble is our largest and most senior ensemble and is comprised of 27 students ranging from Years 4 to 12. This ensemble rehearses on a Monday afternoon and is led by Angel Li, a Year 9 scholarship student.

The ensemble recorded the pieces ‘Palladio’ by Jarl Jenkins, featuring violin solos by Angel, Faye Ma (Year 12) and Caitlin Middelberg (Year 10), and also ‘Two South American Tangos – El Choclo and La Camparsita’. The composer of this work is A G Villaldo. This piece also features a violin solo by Angel.

The video recording made on Monday afternoon will be available to view early next term.

Natalie Maegraith
Strings Coordinator

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Charm – Senior Drama Production

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Eager to get out and see a show? Well, do we have a treat for you! This year’s Senior Drama Production, Charm, is a riotous deconstruction of fairytales with wild characters, plot twists, a (slightly serious) message and a few songs thrown in to boot!

For each of the evening performances on 5, 6 and 7 August at 7pm, we are able to release 200 general admission tickets – so get in fast if you want to secure seats. It will not be a happy ending for you if you miss out! Go to www.trybooking.com/BJZQC

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Junior School Vacation Care

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Our next awesome instalment of Junior School Vacation Care is almost here. We have some great activities guaranteed to keep the children entertained through the break. With an array of onsite adventures, there is plenty of fun to be had.

June / July 2020 Vacation Care Program

Places are limited, so click here to secure your booking now!

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School Immunisation Program – Year 10 Second Visit for Meningococcal B

Eastern Health Authority (EHA – www.eha.sa.gov.au) will soon be visiting the School to continue the above vaccinations for those students with parent/guardian consent.

If you did not receive an immunisation consent form from your child, please ask for one at the Front Office or contact EHA on 8132 3600.

If any information provided on the original consent form has changed, please inform EHA immunisation staff before the date of vaccination by calling 8132 3600.

Please notify us if:

• Your child has already started the above program with another provider
• You wish to withdraw your consent
• Your child’s medical condition has changed

Remember: it is your responsibility to notify EHA of any change in information, particularly in relation to your child’s medical condition, on the day of immunisation or prior. A signed and dated note in your child’s diary from a parent or guardian presented on the day is acceptable.

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Out of the Blue Cover Design Competition

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The Out of the Blue committee is holding a competition to design the front cover artwork of our School Arts Journal – Out of the Blue. All submissions must adhere to the following requirements: black and white, a simple outline style, and a 20 x 20cm square layout. If your artwork does not fit these requirements, your entries will be considered for the content of the book. Submissions can be supplied in either a digital or physical format.

Please submit your entries to the Learning Strategies room or email to outoftheblue@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Entries close Friday of Week 2, Term 3. The winner will be announced at the end of Week 4. We are looking forward to seeing everyone’s amazing art!

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CLOTHES SHWOP: We Need Your Help!

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Did you know that Australians are the world’s second largest consumers of fashion? On average, we each consume 27kgs of new clothing and textiles every year. Most of this ends up in the bin after less than a year. Members of the School’s Environment Club would like to change this!

The Environment Club is focusing on sustainable fashion with our ‘Clothes Shwop’, where students can donate old clothes for tokens, and cash-in these tokens to take new clothes in return! If you have old clothes you don’t want anymore and are happy to donate or exchange for other items, then please support this worthy cause. Any remaining items will be donated to a women’s charity.

Collections will take place outside of the Junior School Library at lunch every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the actual ‘Clothes Shwop’ where you will be able to choose pieces from the donated clothing. The first ‘Clothes Shwop’ will be held on Thursday and Friday in Week 5 of Term 3 in the Drama Room.

Bring in your old clothes, help the environment and make your wardrobe that bit more exciting!

Sara Peak
Environment Club Captain

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School Shop Merchandise

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The School Shop sells a variety of branded merchandise and memorabilia perfect for a gift or as a souvenir.

Items include coffee mugs, china, mobile phone power banks, umbrellas, signet rings, key rings, pens, notebooks, wine and champagne glasses, candles, scarves and more.

Visit us to see what we have in store!

School Shop

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Bus Tap Card Reminder

Please note that all School bus students must use their student ID cards to tap on and off each time they board and alight a School bus service to comply with our new tracking system.

Also, a reminder that all students from Years 3 to 12 can now use their student ID cards for point-of-sale transactions at the Tuck Shop and School Shop.

To register for the service and ensure funds are available on the cards, parents need to use the flexischools program, which already facilitates the School’s online Tuck Shop. For instructions on how to set up an account and add funds, watch the first 30 seconds of this video. To access flexischools, log in to the myLink Parent Portal and select the ‘Tuck Shop’ tab on the top menu. When registering, search for the School’s name, remembering to add the apostrophe in St Peter’s.

For information on transaction fees and other costs, click here.

If you have any queries regarding these new systems, please contact our System Business Analyst Bronwyn Ledgard via bledgard@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or 8334 2264.

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Road Safety Appeal

The School has recently received reports of poor driver behaviour including speeding, tailgating and vehicles parked across residential driveways in surrounding streets. Road safety and courtesy is everyone’s responsibility and is of the utmost importance in a school setting. We appeal to all of our families to take extra care in our car parks and on the roads for the safety of our students, parents, staff and the wider community.

And, a reminder that right turns are not permitted into or out of the School’s main car park on Stonyfell Road.

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Code Camp – Virtual School Holiday Camps

Bring the excitement of Code Camp to your own home these winter school holidays!

Join today for just $99!

Tried, tested and recommended by over 3,000 Aussie families, learn at your own pace with 10 hours of instructor-led video tutorials and live tech support from our Australian-based team.

www.codecamp.com.au/online

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Do You Have a Connection to Woodlands Girls’ Grammar?

Year 11 Scholarship Information

The Elaine Balfour Ogilvy Scholarship is for girls who are planning to enter Year 12 next year, who attend an Anglican school and whose mother, grandmother or great grandmother attended Woodlands Girls’ Grammar School. It was created by the Woodlands Old Scholars in honour of an old scholar, one of the Australian Army nurses who died in the horror of war after the fall of Singapore.

Applicants need to post an introductory letter and four copies of their CV to:

The President
Woodlands Old Scholars’ Association
39 Partridge Street
GLENELG SA 5045

Applications close 24 July 2020

Interviews will be conducted in Term 3, giving the panel a chance to have an informal chat with the girls. We will be assessing attributes such as presentation and enthusiasm and will take this opportunity to see certificates and awards which substantiate the CV.

If you have any enquiries, please contact me via sorrell.lou@gmail.com

Louise Sorrell
St Peter’s Woodlands Old Scholars’ Association President

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Apple’s Cleaning Tips for iPads and Laptops

Apple products are made with a variety of materials, and each material might have specific cleaning requirements. To get started, here are some tips from Apple that apply to all products:

  • Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, or similar items.
  • Avoid excessive wiping, which might cause damage.
  • Unplug all external power sources, devices, and cables.
  • Keep liquids away from the product, unless otherwise noted for specific products.
  • Don’t get moisture into any openings.
  • Don’t use aerosol sprays, bleaches or abrasives.
  • Don’t spray cleaners directly onto the item.

Is it okay to use a disinfectant on my Apple product?
Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or disinfecting wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, non-porous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don’t use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don’t submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don’t use on fabric or leather surfaces.

Here’s the full article from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172

Of course, please check your device instructions for specific requirements.

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Sports News

With Term 2 drawing to a close, we hope that the current efforts by all South Australians continue throughout the holidays with planned return to sports scheduled from the start of Term 3. For those who have nominated, fixtures and information should have been received. Further updates and reminders will be sent prior to the term resuming and we hope that the positivity, team spirit, camaraderie and proud representation of Saints Girls continues throughout the sporting season. – Neil Fuller (Director of Sport)

Lacrosse

Under 11 Blue – Saints 5 drew with North Adelaide 5
What a wonderful start to an unusual Lacrosse season. The Under 11 Blue team played a confident game in which they were able to put weeks of training into practice. As the game progressed, the girls gained perseverance and a greater understanding of the gameplay. They showed fair play, and the new members of the team took to the game with ease. All team members contributed evenly. Valencia Capobianco spent half of her first game as goalie and did an incredible job! Matilda Birmingham also played very well both on the field and in the goals. Millie and Chelsea led the team with ease, demonstrating great goal shooting, speed and competitiveness with their ground balls. Hayley, Juliette and Matilda P showed eagerness and determination – most impressive for their very first game. In training, we will look at possibly practising moving into space when attacking and following opposition players more closely. Overall, a fantastic effort for the team, looking forward to more games! – Sophie Auricht (Coach)

Under 11 White – Saints 6 defeated ETP 3
All of the girls were excited to get to play the first match of the season. Everyone attacked well by running into space to get the ball, especially Lois Burton-Howard and Lilly Meo. Shooting for goals was also done well, especially when the girls aimed them at the lower corners. Special mention to Lola Meo who scored her first lacrosse goal. All of the girls were excited at half-time that they were up by four goals. The girls got the concept of sticking to one player in defence well, especially Ruby Kelly, Grace Marshall and Neela. Well done to our goalies Scarlett Schinella and Willow Chong who volunteered and saved several goals. Great job to all the girls and for showing good sportsmanship when playing for ETP due to them not having enough players. Goal scorers were Lilly (3), Lois (2) and Lola (1). – Lucy Martin (Coach)

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eNews – Week 8, Term 2 2020

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From Our Deputy Principal / Head of Senior School

Winter Interhouse

It was wonderful to see Interhouse sport this week and the House spirit on display. Soccer kicked off on Wednesday afternoon – congratulations to Patteson who came away with the Soccer Shield. This afternoon saw a Kate Mortimerseries of hard-fought Aussie Rules games, and despite a lack of match play, the girls certainly showed off a range of impressive skills. My thanks to the girls in Years 10 and 11 who took part despite this being an exam week. The School has always continued with sport training and various co-curricular activities during exams as it is important that the girls maintain both perspective and balance. Sport matches are not won by training the evening prior, and similarly, a positive exam experience is not one where cramming for exams each night is the predominant activity.

#EMPOWHER Update

Earlier this year, the School partnered with Flinders University to deliver a wellbeing program entitled LIFE (Learning successfully for study and life) for our Year 8 students. It is part of a wider research project that has been implemented at various South Australian schools and, to date, it has received positive support from staff and students. Our teachers completed training with Flinders University staff, and this week, the girls completed their first post-test to determine the effectiveness of the program. Content included the topics of perfectionism, helpful and unhelpful thinking, the elements of good learning, managing social media, the importance of making mistakes, self-compassion and resilience. A second post-test will be completed in two months, after which we will share findings with parents.

The Year 12 Retreat is going ahead next week, and due to the current climate, we will be hosting the event onsite. Much to the delight of the staff, the girls did request to spend the night at school and will therefore be sleeping in the Middle School classrooms. Good humour aside, the girls will spend time reflecting on their experience of Year 12 thus far and engage with topics including financial management, travel, stress management and preparation for the workplace. We will also host five Old Scholars who will share advice in relation to managing the transition to university and navigating their path through different careers. Finally, we have two keynote speakers attending: Chelsea Randall and Isaac Loman. Chelsea is Co-Captain of the Adelaide Crows. The dual-premiership player will talk with the girls about leadership, mindset and work ethic. Isaac is a well-known hypnotist who will talk about the power of the mind and, of course, set up some practical demonstrations. I am confident that the speakers will be well received by the girls, and my thanks to the staff who will be joining me sleeping in the Library.

Kate Mortimer
Deputy Principal / Head of Senior School

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A Message from Our Sport Prefect

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Due to the unprecedented times, Term 2 has brought many challenges, yet also some great opportunities.

Over the past few weeks, the Year 12s have been participating in a Witness The Fitness program, which involves two fitness sessions during Home Group each week. This is to prepare us for our upcoming Retreat where we will hike to the top of Mt Lofty. Many girls have found it difficult to find time to workout at home and have loved being given an allocated time slot to be active with their friends. We should all be trying to complete 20 minutes of moderate exercise a day, which is achievable. Exercise not only provides physical benefits, but also mental ones. Exercising releases endorphins which can help with learning, mental health and mood. Although finding time to exercise can be challenging, it is important to do so each day, so try arranging a quick walk or run with your friends to stay active!

On Friday in Week 7, Lucy White, our SRC Prefect, ran the first open SRC Assembly. This involved the SRC representatives who updated the rest of the School with their progress and the discussions they have been having to improve aspects around the School. During this Assembly, the girls were also presented with the new School mascot, a blue and white striped tiger! This mascot will be out at all the upcoming Interhouse events promoting House spirit within the School. Last Friday was also a casual clothes day where girls showcased their favourite pyjamas in a fundraiser for AnglicareSA to support people in need.

House Dinners are fast approaching and Year 11s from each House have already begun some of their planning, starting by choosing a theme. The House Dinner is a great annual event that brings the entire House together to celebrate their success over the year and to generate House spirit. We will soon find out the themes for each House so it will be exciting to see what the Year 11s have arranged for the night.

This week, we have Winter Interhouse where the Houses face-off in Hockey, Soccer, Aussie Rules, Netball and Badminton. All of the teams are eager to play and showcase their skills. For most of the girls, this is their first time in a while competing in sport, so it’s an excellent opportunity.

It will be exciting to see what Term 3 will bring.

Millie Wilkin
Sport Prefect

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Pyjamas Day Awakens Charity Drive

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Last Friday, the SRC organised a Pyjamas Day for Reception to Year 12 for a gold coin donation. This was held to raise money for AnglicareSA which provides essential services for South Australians in need. Impressively, our School managed to raise $1005 – an amazing effort!

This day could not have happened without the SRC which works very hard to turn the ideas and suggestions from fellow peers into reality. It was awesome to see everyone having a blast and being super comfortable in their very best pyjamas!

Saskia Jonats
SRC Member and Year 11 student

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Old Scholars in the Spotlight

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I graduated from Saints Girls in 2017, and in 2018 moved to Brisbane to study a Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine double degree at the University of Queensland. I chose UQ’s Medicine program for the amazing opportunities with research and international placement.

When in Senior School, I toyed with the idea of doing engineering or law but I think secretly I knew I wanted to work in health and ultimately medicine. My mum was a paediatric clinical physiotherapist so I was always hearing her stories about the patients from hospital. What I loved most was how all the doctors, nurses and allied health professionals worked together to get the best possible outcome for the patient. As a result, I knew I wanted to work in a profession where teamwork was critical, where there was an opportunity to improve lives, and constant challenges… this, combined with my love of the sciences, meant medicine just seemed to fit.

Outside of university, I’ve continued my love of music I initially found at Saints. I have fallen in love with being part of Queensland Medical Jazz – a collective of doctors and medical students by day, and avid musicians by night. I auditioned in my second year and have been very lucky to play tenor sax in the big band, as well as being a vocal soloist in the small group. We normally hold three or four events a year with all proceeds going towards UQ Medical Society’s own health education charity, the Ashintosh Foundation.

If I had to give one piece of advice to the current Year 12s, it would be to find something you love doing outside of your studies – and keep doing it! Activities like music and lacrosse throughout Year 12 and into university have kept me balanced through the tougher days. Not only do they provide you with a community to be part of, having these passions also forces you to keep your time management skills up to scratch!

So, what does the future hold? Well, during my MD I would love to assist with some clinical research in hospitals across Brisbane and learn more about the ‘evidence’ of ‘evidence-based medicine’. Post graduation, I will probably remain in Brisbane for a while to complete my internship and possibly specialty training, but I definitely want to practise overseas eventually, although where that might be, I have no idea! As someone at Saints told me in Year 12, it’s okay not to have the answers yet – and I’m learning to understand that every day.

Sophie-Louise Shearwood (Kilburn 2017)

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Saints Girl Among Australia’s Newest Citizens

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I am really happy and proud to have become an Australian citizen on Wednesday this week. During the ceremony, we stood up and read a pledge to be loyal to Australia. Rachel, the leader at the ceremony, read a note on behalf of the government. It welcomed us to be Australian and told us our responsibilities of being Australian. My mum and I received a certificate saying we are now Australian citizens. Being an Australian citizen is a warming feeling as it feels that I am part of Australia now.

Ziyuan Qin
Year 5 student

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Time for Chess, Mate!

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Chess Club this term has been an interesting experience with the challenges the current climate has posed, but we have remained determined and optimistic, still enjoying ourselves while using online platforms to play!

All of our members have signed up to the Chess.com platform on their laptops and are thoroughly enjoying challenging each other to matches each week. Girls continue to improve their skills and their enthusiasm for the game remains undiminished.

Chess is a wonderful game of strategies and puzzles, so feel free to pick up a new skill and come join us Monday lunchtimes in CW301!

Emily Loh
Chess Captain

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Bright Sparks in Year 9 Science

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In Year 9 Science, students have been exploring a topic on ‘Electricity’ through a project-based learning methodology. To begin with, the girls undertook an ‘entry event’ – a task to engage them with the topic. They were required to create a greeting card using components of an electrical circuit to make an LED globe light up. This task was designed to inspire them to engage with the topic, exploring how electrical circuits are effectively designed to allow humans to live in a technologically advancing world. – David Stuart, Clare Gaskell and Emma Smerdon (Year 9 Science Teachers)

“Last week, some of the Year 9 classes made cards that had a light in the middle of them that lit up! We had to make an electrical circuit on the inside of the card for the light to work. It was interesting to notice that the light would only light up if the circuit was all connected. It was really fun to make these cards and the outcome was really cool!” – Annie Warrick

“Making electric cards was a great hands-on approach to introduce our new topic, and everyone thought it was a fun way to begin to develop some of the ideas and concepts around the topic. Being able to see the general circuits behind everyday objects was very eye-opening and allowed me to develop a greater understanding around how electricity plays a role in my life.” – Emma Pool

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Sports News

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After what seems like a very long time, the wait is finally over as sport gets back on track.

Many girls recommenced training in Week 3, and for junior sport, a modified term of skills and matches has been taking place.

This week, our two U11 Lacrosse teams are the first to take to the field for matches, and our Year 5 and 6 Netball teams and Year 7 to 12 teams in Aussie Rules, Badminton, Hockey, Netball and Soccer all take part in Winter Interhouse.

With sport hopefully making a full comeback next term, we are all excited to be finally getting underway, playing amongst friends, reigniting some close rivalries with other schools and representing Saints Girls with the pride that the girls always demonstrate.

Early next term, students in Reception to Year 9 will participate in the Cross Country Interhouse which will also be modified but will still enable all girls to participate and challenge themselves.

Neil Fuller
Director of Sport

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Out of the Blue – The Arts Journal

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This year, Saints Girls is launching a new annual school Arts Journal: Out of the Blue. It will include art, short stories, poetry and photography from students across all Sub-Schools, as well as pieces from talented staff and Old Scholars. To celebrate our diverse School community, we will also include pieces in other languages from our multilingual students. We encourage all students, staff and Old Scholars to consider submitting pieces for the journal as we begin putting it together in the coming months. So, start brainstorming ideas and we look forward to receiving your submissions!

今年,圣彼得女校将推出崭新的年度学校艺术杂志,《意外之蓝》,该杂志将收录来自所有年级的学生、有才华的圣彼得员工和历届毕业生的作品,包含美术画作、短篇小说、诗歌以及摄影等艺术作品。为了赞美我们多元化的学校社区,我们还将收录来自双语或多语学生的外语艺术作品。我们将在未来几个月内开始征集、整理这些作品,并且鼓励所有学生、教职员工和历届毕业生将他们的美术画作、短篇小说、诗歌以及摄影作品等发表在《意外之蓝》杂志上。所以,请开始你的创作旅程,我们很期待收到你的作品!

Submissions can be sent to outoftheblue@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

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Junior School Vacation Care

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Our next awesome instalment of Junior School Vacation Care is almost here. We have some great activities guaranteed to keep the children entertained through the break. With an array of onsite adventures, there is plenty of fun to be had.

June / July 2020 Vacation Care Program

Places are limited, so click here to secure your booking now!

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2020 Piano Recital

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W6 - Guest ArtistIt is with great excitement that we announce our guest artist at this year’s St Peter’s Girls’ Piano Recital will be internationally-renowned jazz pianist Kym Purling.

Based in New York City, Paris and Australia, Kym has constantly been stated as world-renowned and world-class. Kym has enjoyed a diverse career spanning almost three decades, making significant contributions in the worlds of jazz and musical theatre. He has established himself as a pianist and entertainer in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States where he has conducted several Broadway shows, working with some of the biggest names in show business such as Engelbert Humperdinck and Natalie Cole.

Congratulations to the following students who have been invited to perform at the Recital next Tuesday from 4 – 5.30pm:

Georgia Evans
Elise Fuller
Lauren Fuller
Heidi Gong
Amber Guo
Samantha Li
Lady Murphy
Bonnie Qu
Caitlyn Sam-Ling
Amelie Tan
Aurelia Tan
Chen Xi Wang
Jerrie Wu
Jessie Zhang
Jiahui Zhang

Due to social distancing, we will be recording the concert and it will be shared with the Saints Girls’ community to watch at a later date.

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Charm – Senior Drama Production

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Eager to get out and see a show? Well, do we have a treat for you! This year’s Senior Drama Production, Charm, is a riotous deconstruction of fairytales with wild characters, plot twists, a (slightly serious) message and a few songs thrown in to boot!

For each of the evening performances on 5, 6 and 7 August at 7pm, we are able to release 200 general admission tickets – so get in fast if you want to secure seats. It will not be a happy ending for you if you miss out! Go to www.trybooking.com/BJZQC

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CLOTHES SHWOP: We Need Your Help!

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Did you know that Australians are the world’s second largest consumers of fashion? On average, we each consume 27kgs of new clothing and textiles every year. Most of this ends up in the bin after less than a year. Members of the School’s Environment Club would like to change this!

The Environment Club is focusing on sustainable fashion with our ‘Clothes Shwop’, where students can donate old clothes for tokens, and cash-in these tokens to take new clothes in return! If you have old clothes you don’t want anymore and are happy to donate or exchange for other items, then please support this worthy cause. Any remaining items will be donated to a women’s charity.

Collections will take place outside of the Junior School Library at lunch every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the actual ‘Clothes Shwop’ where you will be able to choose pieces from the donated clothing. The first ‘Clothes Shwop’ will be held on Thursday and Friday in Week 5 of Term 3 in the Drama Room.

Bring in your old clothes, help the environment and make your wardrobe that bit more exciting!

Sara Peak
Environment Club Captain

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Blazer Pockets

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A reminder to all students receiving a new Pocket that blazers are to be dropped into the School Shop by end of day Thursday 25 June.

All blazers are to be clean or may not be accepted.

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School Shop Merchandise

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The School Shop sells a variety of branded merchandise and memorabilia perfect for a gift or as a souvenir.

Items include coffee mugs, china, mobile phone power banks, umbrellas, signet rings, key rings, pens, notebooks, wine and champagne glasses, candles, scarves and more.

Visit us to see what we have in store!

School Shop

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Bus Tap Card Reminder

Please note that all School bus students must use their student ID cards to tap on and off each time they board and alight a School bus service to comply with our new tracking system.

Also, a reminder that all students from Years 3 to 12 can now use their student ID cards for point-of-sale transactions at the Tuck Shop and School Shop.

To register for the service and ensure funds are available on the cards, parents need to use the flexischools program, which already facilitates the School’s online Tuck Shop. For instructions on how to set up an account and add funds, watch the first 30 seconds of this video. To access flexischools, log in to the myLink Parent Portal and select the ‘Tuck Shop’ tab on the top menu. When registering, search for the School’s name, remembering to add the apostrophe in St Peter’s.

For information on transaction fees and other costs, click here.

If you have any queries regarding these new systems, please contact our System Business Analyst Bronwyn Ledgard via bledgard@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or 8334 2264.

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Health Information

Please find an information sheet for families regarding coronavirus testing: SA Health Information

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Road Safety Appeal

The School has recently received reports of poor driver behaviour including speeding, tailgating and vehicles parked across residential driveways in surrounding streets. Road safety and courtesy is everyone’s responsibility and is of the utmost importance in a school setting. We appeal to all of our families to take extra care in our car parks and on the roads for the safety of our students, parents, staff and the wider community.

And, a reminder that right turns are not permitted into or out of the School’s main car park on Stonyfell Road.

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Code Camp – Virtual School Holiday Camps

Bring the excitement of Code Camp to your own home these winter school holidays!

Join today for just $99!

Tried, tested and recommended by over 3,000 Aussie families, learn at your own pace with 10 hours of instructor-led video tutorials and live tech support from our Australian-based team.

www.codecamp.com.au/online

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Do You Have a Connection to Woodlands Girls’ Grammar?

Year 11 Scholarship Information

The Elaine Balfour Ogilvy Scholarship is for girls who are planning to enter Year 12 next year, who attend an Anglican school and whose mother, grandmother or great grandmother attended Woodlands Girls’ Grammar School. It was created by the Woodlands Old Scholars in honour of an old scholar, one of the Australian Army nurses who died in the horror of war after the fall of Singapore.

Applicants need to post an introductory letter and four copies of their CV to:

The President
Woodlands Old Scholars’ Association
39 Partridge Street
GLENELG SA 5045

Applications close 24 July 2020

Interviews will be conducted in Term 3, giving the panel a chance to have an informal chat with the girls. We will be assessing attributes such as presentation and enthusiasm and will take this opportunity to see certificates and awards which substantiate the CV.

If you have any enquiries, please contact me via sorrell.lou@gmail.com

Louise Sorrell
St Peter’s Woodlands Old Scholars’ Association President

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Apple’s Cleaning Tips for iPads and Laptops

Apple products are made with a variety of materials, and each material might have specific cleaning requirements. To get started, here are some tips from Apple that apply to all products:

  • Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, or similar items.
  • Avoid excessive wiping, which might cause damage.
  • Unplug all external power sources, devices, and cables.
  • Keep liquids away from the product, unless otherwise noted for specific products.
  • Don’t get moisture into any openings.
  • Don’t use aerosol sprays, bleaches or abrasives.
  • Don’t spray cleaners directly onto the item.

Is it okay to use a disinfectant on my Apple product?
Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or disinfecting wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, non-porous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don’t use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don’t submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don’t use on fabric or leather surfaces.

Here’s the full article from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172

Of course, please check your device instructions for specific requirements.

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eNews – Week 7, Term 2 2020

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From Our Director of Teaching and Learning

N Scoggins - webNext week is exam week for the Year 10 students and Year 11 SACE students; some Year 12 trial IB Diploma exams follow in Week 9. These examinations all provide a valuable opportunity for the students to review and consolidate their learning, and also to practise and refine their revision and exam techniques.

There is a lot of interesting discussion nationally and globally about how examinations will evolve over the next decade; there is no doubt that the traditional three-hour handwritten school exam in a stuffy (or freezing) hall or gym will soon be consigned to history. Exams are already much more focused (and therefore shorter) and, increasingly, subjects are moving over to electronic formats, many with interactive content. Additionally, exam boards around the world are looking at ways of bringing more transferable problem-solving skills into external assessments so that knowledge and skills can be applied in more of a ‘real-world’ scenario. This is where we will start to see the design of exams changing more fundamentally.

Back to 2020 though, and we are endeavouring to make the exam experiences for our students relevant and useful, and we have moved more of these internal exams onto electronic platforms so that they more closely replicate the new SACE exams. Thanks are due to Garth Coulter, our Head of Technology and Digital Learning, for his expertise in this area and his support of colleagues across other subjects.

Good luck to all of the students in their exams!

Year 10 students this week had an opportunity to listen to students in the SACE and IB programs, and to ask them questions about their experiences so far. This was the first in a series of information sessions about pathway and subject choices that we run every year for Year 9 and Year 10 students. The Senior School Curriculum Handbook, which contains comprehensive information about all senior subjects available in 2021, will be published at the end of term. This is an important time of information gathering for next year’s senior students, and this may extend to some more independent research into options and possible career pathways beyond school. It goes without saying that we are all on hand here to answer questions and offer advice.

On a related note, given the current circumstances, it is likely that the Subject Expo calendared for Week 1 next term will be in a different format this year; further information will follow in due course. Regardless of how it is delivered, we will ensure that all relevant parties have the information they need so that informed choices for 2021 can be made.

Nigel Scoggins
Director of Teaching and Learning

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SACE Dancers Step Up to Challenge

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On Tuesday evening in the Arts Centre, the SACE Stage 2 Dancers presented their choreographic pieces. The girls were required to choreograph a live performance and/or dance film totalling four minutes. Students from Years 9 – 12 performed in the works.

“For my composition, I decided to do a combination of live performance and dance film. Creating choreography was something I have done a little bit of in the past, but this was my first time choreographing a longer piece independently. This experience gave me the chance to experiment with new movements whilst also working collaboratively with incredible dancers to produce choreography that was unique and told a story. Despite the challenges of teaching others and having to come up with new and original movements, I enjoyed the creativity required and found it very rewarding to see my piece come to life when the music, light, costumes, make-up, choreography and dancers all came together.” – Louisa Reid (Year 11 student)

“My choreographic work was based on the extraordinary story of Juliane Koepcke. She was the lone survivor of Lansa flight 508 to Peru, after the plane broke apart midair at 10,000 feet. She was able to survive not only falling out of the sky, but also 11 days in the unforgiving Peruvian forest, alone. I was captivated by her story, and so used this task to creatively express her journey to freedom. My choreography reflected her developing emotions of fear, pain and exhaustion, but most importantly, hope. As she fought dehydration and malnutrition, Julianne began hallucinating her rescue. To mirror this, I used interactive projections on the back wall, where my main dancer, Alice, interacted with the hallucinatory animations. Additionally, working in correspondence with my use of technology was lighting, costuming, audio enhancement, make-up and more. This task helped me understand the huge undertaking of creating a choreographic work from a stimulus and the importance of having choreographic intent when creating movement. I had so much fun working with my dancers and am so happy with the final product.” – Emeshe Robson (Year 11 student)

Kate Burnett
Head of The Arts

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Kaurna Art Installation at ELC

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The ELC is extremely fortunate to be the new owners of a Kaurna art installation gifted to us by the 2019/2020 Friends of the ELC and created by Kaurna elder Tamaru and his family. This special canoe has been crafted from a 450 year old redgum tree from the Willunga Hills area.

The tree has been carved with significant symbols providing the opportunity for storytelling, history-keeping and Kaurna culture connections. Our children in the ELC are equipped with the skills to read the symbols, translating the information shared. Without defining the object, the children have been hypothesising what it could be, its multiple uses and possibilities.

We will treat this artefact with ‘Ngaitalya’, which means respect in Kaurna language. We are extremely appreciative of Tamaru for his work in crafting this keepsake for us. It will form a pivotal role in the future landscaping of the ELC Hallett Garden.

Kate Mount
Director of Early Learning

 

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Out of the Blue – An Interview with Our Head of English

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Mr Butler-Wills is our esteemed Head of English, and responsible for writing the Year 11 and 12 SACE Drama productions. As well as being a lover of literature, he has a passion for writing that mostly presents itself in the form of theatre plays but also in the occasional short story. He has been published in multiple journals and several of his plays have been performed by companies and schools. Without further ado, here is our interview with Mr Butler-Wills on his opinions on art and our upcoming Out of the Blue Arts Journal.

What does writing as an art mean to you?
Writing is a way of exploring what it is to be human. It is the means by which we can evaluate society, critique human choices, encourage one another, document emotions and thoughts and experiences. Telling stories – which is, essentially, the heart of literature – is a vital way in which we can engage with one another, preserve cultures and provide entertainment. Writing is power.

What is your background in art and writing?
Firstly, I think that anyone’s ‘background’ in writing involves reading: that is, exploring the work of others. Good writing does not occur in a vacuum. Thus, I consider my Honours Degree in English Literature the foundation of my experience with writing. In terms of creating texts, my main experience is with playwriting. I have written a couple of novels (but these remain in a drawer and were really just my opportunity to experiment with ideas and language and style) and have a number of short stories published in a range of journals. However, I have been most prolific in developing works for the stage. Of the 25 plays I have written, seven are available through the Australian Script Centre and have been performed by companies and schools around Australia.

Why is writing important to you?
I enjoy telling stories and reaching an audience through texts. My main focus has been upon writing plays…and I just love the experience that an audience can share in being involved with a theatrical work. There is something immensely satisfying about achieving such an outcome.

Why do you think writing is a form of art?
To me, art is taking materials – film, clay, charcoal, images, paint, etcetera – and using those elements to represent the human experience. In this way we can educate, inform, challenge, critique, entertain and inspire one another. Words are one of those materials through which we can achieve those ends.

What are you hoping that the Out of the Blue Arts Journal will achieve?
Stimulate student writing by providing an opportunity for publication. Knowing that there is a means by which a writer can reach a broad audience can foster creative endeavour and so I hope that the journal will achieve this.

Thank you to Mr Butler-Wills for sharing your perspective on art! We hope that students will be inspired by your love of literature to consider submitting an entry of their own.

All entries for consideration and enquiries regarding the St Peter’s Girls’ Out of the Blue Arts Journal can be emailed to outoftheblue@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au. We look forward to seeing your entries. The closing date is Week 5 of Term 3 (20 August).

Sara Peak
Year 11 student

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Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. – Year 5 Production

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Year 5 is abuzz, with rehearsals underway in earnest for the Year 5 Production: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR.!

Auditions were held in Week 3, with call-backs via Skype with Kirsty Roberts, a professional performer from ‘The Studio and Star Factory’. We are delighted with our cast!

Grace Marsh-Smith is busily preparing for the very demanding role of Matilda with some Roald Dahl research!

Our girls are excited to display their talent in what will be yet another show-stopping Saints Girls’ production in the last week of Term 3.

Shelley Hampton
Director

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eSports at Saints Girls – More than a Game

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You may or may not have heard of eSports, but one thing you should know: eSports is more than just video games, it encompasses a wide variety of skills and encourages participation and teamwork. We have been playing an internal school Mario Kart tournament in which teams of two test their skills against other students. We began with a total of 33 teams competing until we were left with two teams who competed in the Grand Final.

Like traditional team sports which take place in the physical world, eSports relies on teamwork that entails coordination, communication and cohesion. Our competition also helps students make new connections with others and create stronger friendships with their teammates and supporters. Self-confidence is heightened and is a vital skill that enables students to take on challenges and broaden their horizons. eSports also helps students develop problem-solving skills under pressure and encourages them to work collaboratively. Constant communication and delegation is required and can ultimately be the difference between winning and losing. These are fundamental skills which work in harmony in order to achieve both academically and on the eSports’ stage. Video games have created hundreds of communities and brought together so many people, which is our goal in starting eSports at St Peter’s Girls. We encourage friendly competition and banter but, most importantly, we want our participants to have fun.

Our competition boiled down to two teams in both Junior and Senior categories. Congratulations to ‘Toyoda’ who beat ‘Sonic Boom’ in a tightly-fought match in the Junior Division. In the Senior Division, ‘It’s a me, Mario’ won the overall competition after a close match against ‘Hazy Shade of Winter’, winning by only a few points. Congratulations to Lysiane and Katija on winning the coveted Perpetual Mario Trophy as well!

Lysiane Franchi
Year 8 student

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Healthy Takeaways for Hospitality Students

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The Year 11 Food and Hospitality students recently demonstrated their ability to participate effectively in a team with the creation of a variety of takeaway lunch options for the Year 11 cohort and Home Group teachers.

They investigated healthy food options that are contemporary in nature and suitable for a takeaway menu. They applied their knowledge of safe food handling practices, appropriate use of technology and a demonstration of hospitality standard use of practical skills, portion control and the ability to maintain timely service. They were also required to display competence in teamwork, collaborative management and organisation.

The girls made pumpkin and feta filo triangles, New York-style bagels with cream cheese and chives, pork, beef and fennel sausage rolls, and apple and berry crumble slices.

This was a new task for 2020 which was very well received by all.

Jenni Manson
Food and Hospitality Teacher

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Fresh Beat for Junior School Dancers

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The Reception to Year 3 students started this term with a unit of Dance. They completed a Hip-Hop routine to the song ‘Uptown Funk’. The girls did an amazing job remembering the steps, moving to the beat and demonstrating their sense of rhythm.

Some thoughts from the Year 3 girls:

“After the lesson I always felt happy.” – Anisha
“I loved doing the dance as it was challenging remembering the steps.” – Matilda
“I had fun.” – Chloe
“I enjoyed doing the steps and really liked the music.” – Charlotte
“We learnt lots of different stretches in the warm-up.” – Willow
“I really enjoyed doing the dance because it was fun learning the new steps each lesson and learning the dance routine.” – Lola
“I loved the funky music and I really love to dance.” – Issy
“It’s the best dance routine I’ve ever learned.” – Mathilda B
“I loved the opportunity to learn a dance routine and show it to the class.” – Lily
“My sister and I showed the dance routine to our parents.” – Lydia
“I like dancing and I liked learning new moves.” – Sophia

Pauline Noblet
Physical Education Teacher

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Year 5 Science Out of this World

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The final component of the Year 5 unit on Science is to look deeply at how Science has assisted space travel and the exploration of space. This unit has explored Scientific Methodology and the history of Science. We were privileged to have guest speaker Clare Gaskell from our Science Department, a Skype discussion with Dr Andrew Pearce about medical science and a conversation with Dr Achini Vidanapathirana about nanotechnology. This has been a stimulating Unit of Inquiry.

Today, the girls presented their Keynote on a form of space technology and a model they have built as a ‘Science Fair’ in the new Science labs. The discussion and zest for their newfound love of Science was obvious!

Shelley Hampton and Sarah Mulraney
Year 5 Teachers

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Charm – Senior Drama Production

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Eager to get out and see a show? Well – do we have a treat for you! This year’s Senior Drama Production, Charm, is a riotous deconstruction of fairytales with wild characters, plot twists, a (slightly serious) message and a few songs thrown in to boot! For each of the evening performances on 5, 6 and 7 August at 7pm, we are able to release 200 general admission tickets – so get in fast if you want to secure seats. It will not be a happy ending for you if you miss out! Go to www.trybooking.com/BJZQC

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CLOTHES SHWOP: We Need Your Help!

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Did you know that Australians are the world’s second largest consumers of fashion? On average, we each consume 27kgs of new clothing and textiles every year. Most of this ends up in the bin after less than a year. Members of the School’s Environment Club would like to change this!

The Environment Club is focusing on sustainable fashion with our ‘Clothes Shwop’, where students can donate old clothes for tokens, and cash-in these tokens to take new clothes in return! If you have old clothes you don’t want anymore and are happy to donate or exchange for other items, then please support this worthy cause. Any remaining items will be donated to a women’s charity.

Collections will take place outside of the Junior School Library at lunch every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the actual ‘Clothes Shwop’ where you will be able to choose pieces from the donated clothing. The first ‘Clothes Shwop’ will be held on Thursday and Friday in Week 5 of Term 3 in the Drama Room.

Bring in your old clothes, help the environment and make your wardrobe that bit more exciting!

Sara Peak
Environment Club Captain

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School Shop Merchandise

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The School Shop sells a variety of branded merchandise and memorabilia perfect for a gift or as a souvenir.

Items include coffee mugs, china, mobile phone power banks, umbrellas, signet rings, key rings, pens, notebooks, wine and champagne glasses, candles, scarves and more.

Visit us to see what we have in store!

School Shop

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Renowned Musician Headed for Stonyfell

Adelaide-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, music educator and record producer Adam Page will be visiting Saints Girls on 25 June (Thursday of Week 9). Known widely for his critically-acclaimed solo multi-instrumental looping performances, Adam has carved his path internationally as a composer. He has written major works for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington and Zephyr Quartet, and has co-composed on numerous occasions with celebrated New Zealand composer John Psathas.

Adam has recently composed and performed with The Grigoryan Brothers, created the boutique record label ‘Wizard Tone Records’, established and performed with his new 12-piece ensemble ‘The Adam Page Ensemble (TAPE)’, written and performed with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and has also conducted the ASO in a concert featuring the music of Ross McHenry and Matthew Sheens. His orchestral music has been recorded and broadcast by ABC Classic FM.

Adam will be performing for the Year 5 and 6 classes in Lesson 2, holding a workshop for Year 10 Music students in Lessons 3 and 4, and will be performing a concert at lunchtime on the Arts Centre steps. We look forward to welcoming Adam to Saints Girls!

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Guest Artist at 2020 Piano Eisteddfod

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W6 - Guest ArtistIt is with great excitement that we announce our guest artist at this year’s St Peter’s Girls’ Piano Recital will be internationally-renowned jazz pianist Kym Purling. On completion of the Piano Eisteddfod in Week 8, 10 girls will be chosen to perform at our recital on 23 June. This recital will also include a short set by Kym.

Based in New York City, Paris and Australia, Kym has constantly been stated as world-renowned and world-class. Kym has enjoyed a diverse career spanning almost three decades, making significant contributions in the worlds of jazz and musical theatre. He has established himself as a pianist and entertainer in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States where he has conducted several Broadway shows, working with some of the biggest names in show business such as Engelbert Humperdinck and Natalie Cole.

Due to social distancing, we will be recording the concert and it will be shared with the Saints Girls’ community to watch at a later date.

Good luck to all girls entering the Eisteddfod!

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Bus Tap Card Reminder

Please note that all School bus students must use their student ID cards to tap on and off each time they board and alight a School bus service to comply with our new tracking system.

Also, a reminder that all students from Years 3 to 12 can now use their student ID cards for point-of-sale transactions at the Tuck Shop and School Shop.

To register for the service and ensure funds are available on the cards, parents need to use the flexischools program, which already facilitates the School’s online Tuck Shop. For instructions on how to set up an account and add funds, watch the first 30 seconds of this video. To access flexischools, log in to the myLink Parent Portal and select the ‘Tuck Shop’ tab on the top menu. When registering, search for the School’s name, remembering to add the apostrophe in St Peter’s.

For information on transaction fees and other costs, click here.

If you have any queries regarding these new systems, please contact our System Business Analyst Bronwyn Ledgard via bledgard@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or 8334 2264.

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Health Information

Please find an information sheet for families regarding coronavirus testing: SA Health Information

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Road Safety Appeal

The School has recently received reports of poor driver behaviour including speeding, tailgating and vehicles parked across residential driveways in surrounding streets. Road safety and courtesy is everyone’s responsibility and is of the utmost importance in a school setting. We appeal to all of our families to take extra care in our car parks and on the roads for the safety of our students, parents, staff and the wider community.

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Code Camp – Virtual School Holiday Camps

Bring the excitement of Code Camp to your own home these winter school holidays!

Join today for just $99!

Tried, tested and recommended by over 3,000 Aussie families, learn at your own pace with 10 hours of instructor-led video tutorials and live tech support from our Australian-based team.

www.codecamp.com.au/online

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Apply Now – National Youth Science Forum 2021

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Are you in Year 11 and love STEM subjects? If so, you should consider applying for the National Youth Science Forum’s Year 12 Program! The @NYSFoz is a 10-day residential program full of visits to high-tech STEM facilities and hands on-workshops. You’ll get stuck into some serious science and meet industry mentors, all while hanging out with a community of 200 other like-minded science-loving students. Applications close on 14 June 2020. For more information and to apply, go to the NYSF website: www.nysf.edu.au

Saints Girls’ students Faye Ma and Ellen Zhang attended the forum earlier this year. Here are some words from their experience:

“An unforgettable time where you will meet lifelong friends, immerse yourself fully in the world of STEM and come out with a greater understanding of what you want to do in the future.” – Faye Ma

“NYSF has been life-changing for me. Not only have I been inspired by this experience, but I have taken away a wealth of new knowledge and amazing friendships.” – Ellen Zhang

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Do You Have a Connection to Woodlands Girls’ Grammar?

Year 11 Scholarship Information

The Elaine Balfour Ogilvy Scholarship is for girls who are planning to enter Year 12 next year, who attend an Anglican school and whose mother, grandmother or great grandmother attended Woodlands Girls’ Grammar School. It was created by the Woodlands Old Scholars in honour of an old scholar, one of the Australian Army nurses who died in the horror of war after the fall of Singapore.

Applicants need to post an introductory letter and four copies of their CV to:

The President
Woodlands Old Scholars’ Association
39 Partridge Street
GLENELG SA 5045

Applications close 24 July 2020

Interviews will be conducted in Term 3, giving the panel a chance to have an informal chat with the girls. We will be assessing attributes such as presentation and enthusiasm and will take this opportunity to see certificates and awards which substantiate the CV.

If you have any enquiries, please contact me via sorrell.lou@gmail.com

Louise Sorrell
St Peter’s Woodlands Old Scholars’ Association President

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Apple’s Cleaning Tips for iPads and Laptops

Apple products are made with a variety of materials, and each material might have specific cleaning requirements. To get started, here are some tips from Apple that apply to all products:

  • Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, or similar items.
  • Avoid excessive wiping, which might cause damage.
  • Unplug all external power sources, devices, and cables.
  • Keep liquids away from the product, unless otherwise noted for specific products.
  • Don’t get moisture into any openings.
  • Don’t use aerosol sprays, bleaches or abrasives.
  • Don’t spray cleaners directly onto the item.

Is it okay to use a disinfectant on my Apple product?
Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or disinfecting wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, non-porous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don’t use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don’t submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don’t use on fabric or leather surfaces.

Here’s the full article from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172

Of course, please check your device instructions for specific requirements.

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eNews – Week 6, Term 2 2020

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From Our Head of Junior School

Growing Courageous and Confident Girls

A blind man had been waiting at a busy intersection during rush hour for someone to offer to guide him across the road, when he felt a tap on his shoulder.

“Excuse me,” said the tapper, “I’m blind – would you mind guiding me across the road?”

The first blind man took the arm of the second blind man, and they both crossed the road.

Suzanne HaddyThe first blind man was the British-born jazz pianist George Shearing. He is quoted (in Bartlett’s Anecdotes) as saying after the event, “What could I do? I took him across, and it was the biggest thrill of my life!”

This anecdote illustrates that taking a risk can help reduce our dependency on others and lead to the discovery of new capabilities and personal satisfaction.

It reminds me of the wonderful ways in which our youngest students have this term developed their courage and confidence to be dropped off at the car park to walk into school by themselves each morning. The change to this routine wasn’t easy for some, and initially, the support of staff and Prefects was very much required. Several weeks into term now, the confidence of these previously reticent 5 and 6 year olds is palpable.

I am not suggesting that we want our children to step out ‘blindly’, as it is vital that we teach the difference between danger and risk. However, this is a great reminder that allowing children to take calculated risks and encouraging them to step out of their comfort zone allows them to build self-confidence, find success in new areas, test the limits of their physical, intellectual or emotional development and gain mastery over their bodies.

Congratulations to all of our confident and courageous young Saints Girls; we look forward to greeting you each morning as you boldly and independently march into school.

Suzanne Haddy
Head of Junior School

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Warm Reception for Youngest Saints Girls

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Our incoming Mid-Year Receptions are enjoying their first school classroom experiences during orientation visits with their new teacher, Ms Zoe West.

For a taste of what they can expect, watch this video which captures daily life amongst our youngest Saints Girls:

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Year 9 Dance Video – Hip-Hop Hit!

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During Term 1, both Year 9 classes studied the history and style of Hip-Hop dance. As they were unable to perform in front of a live audience due to limitations on gatherings, they instead spent a few weeks adapting choreography for film. They still had to think about expression and performance, but had the benefits of reshooting certain parts as needed. Special shout out to Hayley, who captured the choreography perfectly. I’m really proud of how well all the girls worked as a team to produce this work.

“I had a lot of fun making the Hip-Hop film because it felt very much like we were making our own dance video.” – Isabella Lowry

“Collaboration was key during filming and I tried my best to collaborate with everyone throughout the process.” – Olivia Slivak

“I believe I communicated the choreographic intent well as I did have so much fun performing these routines with the class and my friends.” – Annie Warrick

Kate Burnett
Head of The Arts
 

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A Message From Our Debating and Public Speaking Prefect

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Flexible Leadership

While everyone misses being in Assembly, streamed Chapel Services and Assemblies have allowed the Prefects to stay connected with all girls from Reception to Year 12. The team has strived to lead the School by incorporating creative opportunities for girls to connect with each other and keep up to date in their areas of interest at both at home and at school.

For the sports enthusiasts, we had the ‘Witness the Fitness’ program which challenged all girls to hit the home gym doing fun sessions of HIIT workouts. Since team sport training is now up and running, girls are once again enjoying the outdoors and getting back into the swing of competition season.

For the Debaters, we had Old Scholar Sophie-Louise Shearwood (Kilburn 2017) come in to talk about some public speaking tips and debating structure. Sophie was the Debating and Public Speaking Prefect and is now studying Medicine at the University of Queensland. She is an adjudicator for Debating SA and was my coach at St Peter’s Girls. Her talk was inspiring as she outlined how the skills of debating and public speaking can be applied across all disciplines. We played some fun debating games where some brave souls volunteered to go head-to-head and argue against each other on topics such as whether teachers should wear school uniforms. The ability to speak in public is a treasured skill and St Peter’s Girls provides girls with the perfect opportunity to take a risk and hone the craft. I encourage girls at all levels of competency and from all year levels to participate in upcoming debating as we all have terrific fun.

Girls who enjoy music didn’t miss out either. We had a special Assembly this week with a focus on the current events of the Music program and the exciting year ahead for our Music girls. Two Year 12 students, Funto Komalafe and Izzy Norman, performed their Solo performance assessment pieces for the Year 12s. They’ve been working hard on perfecting these songs for assessment, and today, their final performances which will go towards their final grades were live streamed for the whole School! It was great to see a live music performance again as we haven’t in so long, and we are glad our girls are able to be back in their element and performing to real audiences again!

Hattie Maerschel
Debating and Public Speaking Prefect

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National Reconciliation Week – In This Together

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This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme has been evident throughout our School community. Our celebrations commenced with a special Assembly streamed across the whole School which opened with Aunty Rosemary Wanganeen, our School’s Aunty, offering us a Welcome to Country. The audience saw our littlest friends from the ELC sharing their special Acknowledgement which was followed by the RAP Ambassadors presenting a timeline of the historical events that mark Australia’s journey to reconciliation. New RAP Ambassadors Charlotte Lorenzen, Eleanor Saies, Grace Richardson-Stevens, Iszabella Lochowiak, Grace Stewart, Levanya De Silva and Sienna Dellapace were presented with their official badges by Aunty and then went on to promote the activities they had planned for the week. The presentation concluded with the ELC friends sharing how reconciliation is part of daily practice in the ELC.

On 26 May, National Sorry Day, the ELC was joined by Kaurna elder Tamaru and our RAP Ambassadors. This day involved the youngest members of our community sharing their Kaurna songs, participating in a Smoking Ceremony, helping create a Wodli shelter and learning how to make red, yellow and black friendship bands.

Classes from Reception to Year 12 also engaged in special activities to mark the week. Students in Year 6 to 12 took part in a Reconciliation Walk in the Library to commemorate the 2000 Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk where over 250,000 people marched as a unified group in support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights and freedoms.

The message from Reconciliation Australia stated the theme, In this together, “reinforces that we all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part, we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures…When we come together to build mutual respect and understanding, we shape a better future for all Australians.”

At Saints Girls, we are growing these traits and finding, as a Year 7 student commented, “the need for humanity in our world.”

Lisa Hollis
RAP Coordinator

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Old Scholar’s Post-School Journey

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Since leaving Saints in 2018, I have been fortunate to travel overseas, meet amazing people and figure out the career path I wish to take. In my first year out of school, I had a desire to take a gap year, travel and experience different parts of the world. In June 2019, I set off to Connecticut, USA to work at a summer camp. This experience involved great responsibilities working on waterskis and living with 13 year old girls. Tasks ranged from parental guidance of the children from morning until night, driving the boat and lifeguarding. I am so grateful for the experience and for all the people I met along the way from all parts of the world. Going into something so unfamiliar on my own was definitely out of my comfort zone but it tested my abilities and turned out to be the best experience. From America, I travelled across to Europe and backpacked around the most beautiful countries for two months. Travelling with close friend Olivia Compare was exciting, entertaining and we had a lot of laughs. The experience of travel certainly opens your eyes to the world and see the bigger picture; however, it also makes you appreciate home and how lucky we are to live where we do.

During my time at Saints, I always had a strong passion for sport. I loved the atmosphere of school sport and miss it greatly. The community of sport at Saints is something I will never forget: friendships between different year levels, great coaches and the enjoyment of exercise. At the end of Year 12, I was interested in the career path of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy. Although I was never 100% sure, taking time overseas to work in a different environment helped me realise the degree I wanted to start. At the beginning of this year, I began a Bachelor of Human Movement at UniSA, which will be followed by a Master of Teaching in secondary education to pursue PE teaching.

Starting uni was definitely a change and it was hard to get back into a studious routine. I always found it difficult to stay motivated and continuously wanted to be on the football field or netball court. The flexibility and workload of university was a challenge to conform too and was tougher with the conditions of the past few months. I am immensely grateful for my education to help manage study and extra-curricular activities.

My biggest piece of advice for Year 12s is to not stress too much about the career path you want to take as this can change as you develop. During school, I never imagined myself as a teacher, but a year out, I’m so happy with my choice. Amongst my goals, I wish to begin my career post-graduation with a job here in South Australia.

I am excited for the future and feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity I did last year given the unusual start to this year.

Holly Cunningham (Selwyn 2018)

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Out of the Blue – The Arts Journal

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This year, Saints Girls is launching a new annual school Arts Journal: Out of the Blue. It will include art, short stories, poetry and photography from students across all Sub-Schools, as well as pieces from talented staff and Old Scholars. To celebrate our diverse School community, we will also include pieces in other languages from our multilingual students. We encourage all students, staff and Old Scholars to consider submitting pieces for the journal as we begin putting it together in the coming months. So, start brainstorming ideas and we look forward to receiving your submissions!

今年,圣彼得女校将推出崭新的年度学校艺术杂志,《意外之蓝》,该杂志将收录来自所有年级的学生、有才华的圣彼得员工和历届毕业生的作品,包含美术画作、短篇小说、诗歌以及摄影等艺术作品。为了赞美我们多元化的学校社区,我们还将收录来自双语或多语学生的外语艺术作品。我们将在未来几个月内开始征集、整理这些作品,并且鼓励所有学生、教职员工和历届毕业生将他们的美术画作、短篇小说、诗歌以及摄影作品等发表在《意外之蓝》杂志上。所以,请开始你的创作旅程,我们很期待收到你的作品!

Submissions can be sent to outoftheblue@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

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Year 6 Parliamentarians Fit the Bill

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In 6KIB, we have spent the past six weeks learning about Australia’s system of government through our Unit of Inquiry. Most recently, we have been focusing on the path a proposed bill takes from conception to becoming an Act of Parliament. This process brought us to the drafting of our bill, ‘6KIB Outdoor Learning Act’, which details that, for at least one lesson per week, 6KIB would have a lesson held outdoors. Before taking this bill to Parliament, the girls were allocated roles in the House of Representatives. From here, the major parties and independents created arguments which were developed into debates for our mock parliament. The girls were encouraged to anticipate what the opposition might say in Parliament and formulate rebuttal to this, and to justify their own arguments with research. Despite some fierce debate, our bill passed through the House of Representatives, was approved by Senator Suzanne Haddy acting as the Senate, and finally was given Royal Assent by Governor-General Julia Shea.

Upon reflection, the girls agree that the processes of lawmaking was made clear through the use of role play.

I have had a wonderful final placement in 6KIB, and will certainly cherish my time here with a great class and teacher!

Hugh Earlam
Pre-Service Teacher

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Food Truck Fun for Year 10 Designers

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The Year 10 Visual Arts – Design students have recently finished a unit of work where they re-designed a vintage caravan into a mobile bakery. They were given a design brief including the dimensions of the space, the requirements of the space (furniture and equipment) and a required aesthetic for both the interior and exterior of the caravan. The design process allows students to generate new ideas for further development and evaluate these based on criteria to create meaningful solutions to problems posed. It also encourages students to take responsibility for their learning.

The students successfully worked through the design process to generate original ideas for the caravan re-design. The unit of work culminated in the students choosing the design that best fulfilled the brief. Their final designs were presented as three-dimensional models with a combination of both hand-crafted and laser-cut elements. The students thoroughly enjoyed this task, especially making the three-dimensional models.

Kirsten Mansfield
Art and Design Teacher

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Year 2 Water Explorers Dig Deep

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Friday afternoon in Week 5 provided the perfect weather for the Year 2 scientists to apply their knowledge of water as they designed and created their own water courses. Over the past few weeks, they have been investigating the water cycle as they consider water as a precious resource. They have located water access points and considered the point of need. They have discovered how people collect and use water in everyday life. The sandpit experiment enabled them to consider how the geography of a location impacts the way people can access and use water.

The second science activity was connecting the water source from the sandpit experiment to the water cycle and discovering how the water meets the collection point. The girls described cirrus, stratus, cumulus and nimbus clouds through using language such as puffy, wispy, thin, heavy, soft and dark. This assisted them in creating their very own Cloud Chart which depicted the type of cloud, its texture and its location in the sky. Everyone had an amazing time creating, making and discussing their scientific discoveries.

Kathryn Clark and Rebecca Greenhalgh
Year 2 Teachers

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Year 1s Enjoy Fruits of Labour

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The Year 1 students have been inquiring into money and financial literacies as well as studying the Central Idea that ‘Food can go through stages of production to meet people’s needs.’

The students have been curious about which foods are raw or processed, as well as how different fruits and vegetables are grown. They have investigated some of the different processes that food goes through before we buy it from the supermarket. Each class designed, planned and created their own stall and ‘sold’ their product to the other class. Mrs Liddy’s class made fresh lemonade for their lemonade stall and Mrs Sandercock’s girls set up a fresh fruit salad stall where the girls sold delicious fruit skewers.

The girls worked in pairs to each pay for their purchase as well as receive money and give change for a purchase. This activity proved to be collaborative and engaging for our group of enthusiastic learners!

Liz Sandercock and Michelle Liddy
Year 1 Teachers

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Classic Saints Girls: Portrait Series Now on Instagram

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Photography plays an important role in capturing moments of school life here at Saints Girls, with wonderful imagery featuring across our social media pages, website, eNews, Saints Alive, Yearbook and more. Recently, the Year 9 students were invited to participate in a special black and white portrait series to be showcased on our Instagram page.

The girls were asked, ‘What brings them happiness at school’, and then a photo shoot was held to capture them in their element. They selected a wide variety of activities, from cello and dancing, to soccer, netball and science. The students were given a range of photos to choose from, and we have just published the final seven images on our Instagram page.

Follow us at instagram.com/stpetersgirlsschool to view these special portraits.

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Charm – Senior Drama Production

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The Year 11 Theatre and Year 12 Drama students are in full swing rehearsing for their Senior Drama Production of Charm.

A comic deconstruction of fairytales, the play is full of larger-than-life characters, catchy songs, hilarious plot twists and an occasionally serious message!

For a fun night out, make sure you are free either August 5, 6 or 7 at 7pm. More information about ticket bookings will be forthcoming in future editions of eNews.

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Pyjamas Day Next Friday!

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The SRC has organised a Pyjamas Day next Friday 12 June.

All girls from Reception to Year 12 can wear their pyjamas to school; however, they must wear sensible shoes (sneakers or running shoes are recommended). The SRC has requested a gold coin donation from each student, the proceeds of which will be donated to Anglicare.

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School Shop Merchandise

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The School Shop sells a variety of branded merchandise and memorabilia perfect for a gift or as a souvenir.

Items include coffee mugs, china, mobile phone power banks, umbrellas, signet rings, key rings, pens, notebooks, wine and champagne glasses, candles, scarves and more.

Visit us to see what we have in store!

School Shop

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CLOTHES SHWOP: We Need Your Help!

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Did you know that Australians are the world’s second largest consumers of fashion? On average, we each consume 27kgs of new clothing and textiles every year. Most of this ends up in the bin after less than a year. Members of the School’s Environment Club would like to change this!

The Environment Club is focusing on sustainable fashion with our ‘Clothes Shwop’, where students can donate old clothes for tokens, and cash-in these tokens to take new clothes in return! If you have old clothes you don’t want anymore and are happy to donate or exchange for other items, then please support this worthy cause. Any remaining items will be donated to a women’s charity.

Collections will take place outside of the Junior School Library at lunch every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the actual ‘Clothes Shwop’ where you will be able to choose pieces from the donated clothing. The first ‘Clothes Shwop’ will be held on Thursday and Friday in Week 5 of Term 3 in the Drama Room.

Bring in your old clothes, help the environment and make your wardrobe that bit more exciting!

Sara Peak
Environment Club Captain

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Guest Artist at the Piano Eisteddfod 2020

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W6 - Guest ArtistIt is with great excitement that we announce our guest artist at this year’s St Peter’s Girls’ Piano Recital will be internationally-renowned jazz pianist Mr Kym Purling. On completion of the Piano Eisteddfod in Week 8, 10 girls will be chosen to perform at our recital on 23 June. This recital will also include a short set by Kym.

Based in New York City, Paris and Australia, Kym has constantly been stated as world-renowned and world-class. Kym has enjoyed a diverse career spanning almost three decades, making significant contributions in the worlds of jazz and musical theatre. He has established himself as a pianist and entertainer in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States where he has conducted several Broadway shows, working with some of the biggest names in show business such as Engelbert Humperdinck and Natalie Cole.

Due to social distancing, we will be recording the concert and it will be shared with the Saints Girls’ community to watch at a later date.

Good luck to all girls entering the Eisteddfod!

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Saints Café Full of Beans Once More

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After a short break, Saints Café is back up and running this term. The café team, consisting of 25 dedicated Year 10 students, is working on a rotating roster to serve hot drinks from the Food Tech Deck every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7.30 to 8.15am.

The café gives the girls a small taste of the hospitality industry and is a great opportunity for them to develop skills that they can carry into casual or part-time work while they finish school and post-school. Each shift, they are required to set up the café, manage the orders and finance and, most importantly, make coffees on our small, but reliable, one group coffee machine.

Please support the girls this term to get your morning coffee fix. We have a range of milk including dairy, soy, almond and lactose-free, and all coffees this term are discounted at only $2 for a small cup and $3 for large.

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Bus Tap Card Reminder

Please note that all School bus students must use their student ID cards to tap on and off each time they board and alight a School bus service to comply with our new tracking system.

Also, a reminder that all students from Years 3 to 12 can now use their student ID cards for point-of-sale transactions at the Tuck Shop and School Shop.

To register for the service and ensure funds are available on the cards, parents need to use the flexischools program, which already facilitates the School’s online Tuck Shop. For instructions on how to set up an account and add funds, watch the first 30 seconds of this video. To access flexischools, log in to the myLink Parent Portal and select the ‘Tuck Shop’ tab on the top menu. When registering, search for the School’s name, remembering to add the apostrophe in St Peter’s.

For information on transaction fees and other costs, click here.

If you have any queries regarding these new systems, please contact our System Business Analyst Bronwyn Ledgard via bledgard@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or 8334 2264.

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Road Safety Appeal

The School has recently received reports of poor driver behaviour including speeding, tailgating and vehicles parked across residential driveways in surrounding streets. Road safety and courtesy is everyone’s responsibility and is of the utmost importance in a school setting. We appeal to all of our families to take extra care in our car parks and on the roads for the safety of our students, parents, staff and the wider community.

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Code Camp – Virtual School Holiday Camps

Bring the excitement of Code Camp to your own home these winter school holidays!

Join today for just $99!

Tried, tested and recommended by over 3,000 Aussie families, learn at your own pace with 10 hours of instructor-led video tutorials and live tech support from our Australian-based team.

www.codecamp.com.au/online

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Apply Now – National Youth Science Forum 2021

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Are you in Year 11 and love STEM subjects? If so, you should consider applying for the National Youth Science Forum’s Year 12 Program! The @NYSFoz is a 10-day residential program full of visits to high-tech STEM facilities and hands on-workshops. You’ll get stuck into some serious science and meet industry mentors, all while hanging out with a community of 200 other like-minded science-loving students. Applications close on 14 June 2020. For more information and to apply, go to the NYSF website: www.nysf.edu.au

Saints Girls’ students Faye Ma and Ellen Zhang attended the forum earlier this year. Here are some words from their experience:

“An unforgettable time where you will meet lifelong friends, immerse yourself fully in the world of STEM and come out with a greater understanding of what you want to do in the future.” – Faye Ma

“NYSF has been life-changing for me. Not only have I been inspired by this experience, but I have taken away a wealth of new knowledge and amazing friendships.” – Ellen Zhang

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Do You Have a Connection to Woodlands Girls’ Grammar?

Year 11 Scholarship Information

The Elaine Balfour Ogilvy Scholarship is for girls who are planning to enter Year 12 next year, who attend an Anglican school and whose mother, grandmother or great grandmother attended Woodlands Girls’ Grammar School. It was created by the Woodlands Old Scholars in honour of an old scholar, one of the Australian Army nurses who died in the horror of war after the fall of Singapore.

Applicants need to post an introductory letter and four copies of their CV to:

The President
Woodlands Old Scholars’ Association
39 Partridge Street
GLENELG SA 5045

Applications close 24 July 2020

Interviews will be conducted in Term 3, giving the panel a chance to have an informal chat with the girls. We will be assessing attributes such as presentation and enthusiasm and will take this opportunity to see certificates and awards which substantiate the CV.

If you have any enquiries, please contact me via sorrell.lou@gmail.com

Louise Sorrell
St Peter’s Woodlands Old Scholars’ Association President

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Apple’s Cleaning Tips for iPads and Laptops

Apple products are made with a variety of materials, and each material might have specific cleaning requirements. To get started, here are some tips from Apple that apply to all products:

  • Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, or similar items.
  • Avoid excessive wiping, which might cause damage.
  • Unplug all external power sources, devices, and cables.
  • Keep liquids away from the product, unless otherwise noted for specific products.
  • Don’t get moisture into any openings.
  • Don’t use aerosol sprays, bleaches or abrasives.
  • Don’t spray cleaners directly onto the item.

Is it okay to use a disinfectant on my Apple product?
Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or disinfecting wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, non-porous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don’t use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don’t submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don’t use on fabric or leather surfaces.

Here’s the full article from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172

Of course, please check your device instructions for specific requirements.

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